this topic is on care of various equipment used in the bed side

1. Care Of Equipments Used In
Patient Care
By:
Mr. M. Sivanandha Reddy

2. Most commonly used electric equipments in the hospitals
are:
• Computers
• Refrigerators
• Cardiac monitors
• Pulse oxymeter
• Suction apparatus
• Nebulizer
• Syringe pump
• Glucometer
• Ultrasound
• CT & MRI machines
• Ventilator
• Defibrillator

3. • Proper care and maintenance is very
important for proper functioning of
equipment.

4. General Principles Of Care:
1. All objects to be disinfected or sterilized should
first be thoroughly cleaned to remove all organic
matter (blood and tissue) and other residue.
2. All items used in patient care shall be kept clean
and in proper working condition.

5. 3. All medical instruments and other items used for
patient care must be cleaned and disinfected or
sterilized before use on another patient.
4. Excessive moisture on electrical components can
cause damage to certain instruments.
Disinfectants and cleaners sprayed directly onto
electrical devices may cause them to short circuit.
This can also happen with excessively wet
cleaning cloths.

6. 5. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for use of
the appropriate type of disinfectant and the best
method of cleaning and sterilizing each piece of
medical instrumentation
6. Ethyl or isopropyl alcohol (70%-90%) is used for
chemical disinfection.

7. 7. For routine cleaning of most of the items, a
ammonium germicidal detergent is available.
8. Cleaning and decontamination should begin as
soon as possible after use as blood and body fluids
can cause pitting of instruments and if left to dry
can be difficult to remove.

8. 9. When transport to the decontamination area is
going to be delayed, soiled instruments should be
moistened with a wet towel or enzymatic
solution.
10. Decontamination and packaging should not be
performed in patient care areas.

9. 11. Perform periodic calibration of the
equipment and the equipments that are faulty
should be sent to the Bio-medical Engineering
Department.

10. Clean properly
• To prevent bacteria growth, the equipment should
be inspected before each use and cleaned as often
as necessary.
• Use rubbing alcohol and a soft cloth or gauze
pads to clean the equipment. If needed, dry the
equipment with a clean paper towel and throw the
towel away.
• Also clean the equipment after each use to
prevent buildup of debris.

11. Disinfect after each use
• Besides keeping it clean, another important
aspect of medical equipment maintenance is
disinfecting after each use.
• There are different disinfecting procedures
depending on the equipment you are using. Check
with your manufacturer or distributor for more
information

12. Storage
• Medical equipment should be stored in a clean
and dry location so that it is not exposed to dust,
direct sunlight, moisture, extreme temperatures or
other potentially hazardous forces.
• Even when not in use medical equipment can
deteriorate over time, make sure that you are
regularly inspecting it. If you notice any damaged
or defective parts, stop using the equipment and
repair or replace the equipment

13. • Many types of medical equipment need to be
serviced by qualified technicians at regular
intervals. Make sure you are aware of this
schedule